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Marseille – Tunis ferry

The direct link between France and North Africa: roughly 22 hours across the western Mediterranean from Marseille to La Goulette, with a cabin, food on board and your own vehicle on the car deck. For anyone travelling to Tunisia by car or camper, the ferry is effectively the only alternative to flying.

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Timetable Marseille – Tunis

Corsica Linea states one round trip per week outside the season and two from mid-June to the end of September; CTN adds further sailings.

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13:00 10:00 (+1) 1320 min CTN Ferries Tanit
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The route in numbers

approx. 22 hcrossing time, 21–24 h depending on sailing
2 operatorsCTN Ferries and Corsica Linea
Cabinone night on board
Passportnon-Schengen country – ID cards are not enough

The route on the map

The ship heads south, leaving Sardinia to the east, down to the Gulf of Tunis. The port of call is La Goulette, the outer harbour of Tunis, about ten kilometres from the city centre and the medina.

  • Sea distancearound 800 km across the western Mediterranean
  • DepartureGrand Port Maritime de Marseille, terminals north of the city
  • ArrivalLa Goulette, the port of Tunis
  • Onward from La Goulettecentral Tunis 20 min, Carthage and Sidi Bou Saïd close by, Hammamet about 1 h

How much does the crossing cost?

The calculator adds a vehicle surcharge to the live passenger fare. The surcharges are derived from published fares for this route (as of August 2026) and are for orientation – the price in the booking flow is the binding one.

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How the total price adds up

Passengers
Adultlive daily price
Child (4–15 yrs)approx. 50% of the adult fare
Child under 4free
Vehicles
No vehicle included
Car +200 €
Car + trailer +320 €
Motorhome +350 €
Motorbike +90 €
surcharge on top of the passenger fare
Typical low-season prices at a glance
Passenger with a seat, one wayfrom about €152 (CTN), from about €183 (Corsica Linea)
Passenger with a cabinroughly €240 to €380 depending on season
2 adults with a car and seatsfrom about €574
Travelling with a car, totalroughly €380 to €840 depending on season

On board

A night and most of a day at sea – the ships are equipped for it.

The Marseille waterfront with the cathedral and MuCEM, a ship alongside

Cabin rather than seat

Over 22 hours a cabin is not a luxury. Corsica Linea offers inside and outside cabins with private facilities, the outside ones with a television. CTN runs the Tanit and the Carthage, also with several cabin grades.

Ferries in the port of Marseille in front of the city skyline

Food and facilities

Restaurant, self-service and bar are open during the crossing, and Corsica Linea states halal menus on the Tunisian route. There are children's areas, a nursery, shops and open decks.

View from the stern of a boat towards the Marseille waterfront with a French flag

Your vehicle travels with you

Cars, campers and motorbikes go on the car deck – the decisive advantage over flying for long family stays and touring holidays. Note that on entry the vehicle is recorded in the passport of its registered keeper.

Know before you book

This route crosses an external EU border. Most of it is routine, provided you know in advance.

Passport, not an ID card

Tunisia is outside the Schengen area. You need a passport valid for at least six months on arrival. Visa rules depend on your nationality: many European nationals travel visa-free for tourist stays, others need a visa arranged in advance. Check the rules for your own passport before booking.

The vehicle is recorded in your passport

Entering with a vehicle brings a three-month circulation permit, and the vehicle is entered in the registered keeper's passport; the entry is cleared on departure. Leaving the country without the vehicle you brought in is not straightforward. For a car that is not yours, carry a certified authorisation from the owner.

Long check-in windows

Leaving Marseille, Corsica Linea asks foot passengers to arrive 120 minutes before departure and vehicle passengers 180 minutes. Leaving Tunis with CTN, check-in opens six hours before departure and closes four hours before.

Currency and cash

The Tunisian dinar may not be brought in or taken out; exchange happens locally at banks or licensed offices. Foreign currency must be declared verbally on departure. Cash withdrawals work with the common international cards.

Leaving Marseille

The Corsica Linea ferry Pascal PAOLI alongside in Marseille
Corsica Linea serves both Corsica and Tunisia from Marseille.
A Corsica Linea ferry leaving the port of Marseille in the evening
Once under way, around 22 hours remain to the Gulf of Tunis.

Arriving by sea

What may be asked for on arrival

For arrivals by ferry the Tunisian rules are less clearly defined than at airports. Several European foreign ministries note that this can cause difficulties – a few documents prepared in advance avoid them.

  • Accommodation confirmation or the address of your private accommodation
  • Return ticket and evidence of sufficient funds
  • Green card insurance document for the vehicle
  • Minors not travelling with both parents: written parental consent
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The La Méridionale ferry Piana entering the port of Marseille

Getting to the terminal

  1. Getting to Marseille – The A7 and then the A55 lead to the northern terminals. A Crit'Air sticker is required inside the low-emission zone, enforced by automatic plate reading.
  2. Check-in and formalities – Arrive three hours before departure with a vehicle. Keep passport, registration document and insurance card to hand; exit checks take place before boarding.
  3. On board – Park, find your cabin. Tunisian entry forms are handed out on board and processed during the crossing – filling them in early avoids the queue.
  4. Arriving at La Goulette – After clearance the A1 motorway reaches Tunis in about 20 minutes and Hammamet in an hour. Vehicle disembarkation can take a while, so avoid tight onward plans.
The La Méridionale ferry Piana entering the port of Marseille

The ports on this route

Location, getting there and other connections from both ports.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Marseille–Tunis ferry take?

Around 22 hours. Across the August 2026 sailings we sampled, crossing times ranged from 21 to 24 hours depending on operator and departure.

How often does the ferry sail?

Corsica Linea states one round trip a week from January to mid-June and two from mid-June to the end of September, with CTN sailings on top. Depending on the week that means three to six crossings. Exact dates are in the live timetable above.

Which ships serve the route?

Corsica Linea runs the Danielle Casanova, Méditerranée and Jean Nicoli; CTN the Tanit and the Carthage.

How much does the crossing cost?

In our August 2026 sample, fares started around €152 per person with CTN and €183 with Corsica Linea, both without a vehicle. Vehicle and cabin grade are added on top. Live prices appear in the timetable above.

What documents do I need for Tunisia?

A passport valid for at least six months. Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality – many European nationals travel visa-free for tourism, others must apply in advance. Arriving by ferry, you may also be asked for accommodation confirmation, a return ticket and proof of funds.

Can I take my car?

Yes, and for most passengers that is the reason to sail. A three-month circulation permit is issued on entry and the vehicle is recorded in the keeper's passport. For a vehicle registered to someone else you need a certified authorisation, plus green card insurance.

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